Miller-Keystone Blood Center has recognized 24 area organizations for their commitment to the health and welfare in the Lehigh Valley community through blood drive sponsorship.

“Our Local Leaders campaign recognizes those schools, businesses, church groups and other organizations who go above and beyond the call of duty to support their community,” said Michael McShane, senior director of recruitment, development and marketing, Miller-Keystone Blood Center. “By hosting blood drives with our regional blood provider, these organizations are also supporting the MKBC Mission Statement, which is ‘Saving lives by partnering with our community to provide a continuous supply of blood products and services.’”

The following groups are being acknowledged through Miller-Keystone Blood Center’s Local Leaders campaign for collecting at least 200 lifesaving units during the 2018 calendar year.

The blood center will recognize these groups with a plaque presentation at their school, church or place of business:

·East Penn Manufacturing, 879 units

·Lehigh University, 380 units

·Stitch Fix, Nazareth, 334 units

·Lehigh Valley Health Network, Salisbury Township, 306 units

·Mister Car Wash, 283 Units

·Kutztown University, Community Outreach Center, 275 units

·St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Parish, 262 units

·Fleetwood High School, 253 units

·Kempton Excavating, 239 units

·Schneider Electric, 225 units

·Air Products, 219 units

·Amazon.com, 217 units

·LVHN, Muhlenberg campus, 211 units

·Lafayette College, 207 units

For more information on Miller-Keystone Blood Center’s Local Leaders campaign, or to arrange for a blood drive at your school, church, place of business or other organization, call 800-B-A-DONOR or visit GIVEaPINT.org.